You’ll Find The Most Delicious Fried Clams At These 9 New Hampshire Restaurants

On a hot, sweaty summer day, there’s something so satisfying about salty, crispy fried seafood. Fried clams are practically their own food group in New England, and there are plenty of places serving them up to choose from. We think these 9 spots have some of the best fried clams you can dream of!

The Lobster Boat has three New Hampshire locations, each of which serves up delicious fresh seafood and delicious fried clams. Try their onion rings too! The Merrimack restaurant is located at 453 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH.

Clam Haven's name tells you right up front that the fried treats are their specialty! They offer great combo plates so you can have the clams with scallops, calamari, or a number of other choices. Try the clams and scallops combo! Find them at 94 Rockingham Rd, Derry, NH 03038.

Cremeland may sound like an ice cream shop (and it is!) but it's so much more. It's a seasonal drive in that serves up great fast food, including all types of fried seafood. Get the seafood combo plate, with clams, scallops, shrimp, and haddock, at 250 Valley St Manchester, NH, 03103.

Another classic seafood and ice cream spot, Dipsy Doodle is the place to go for a tasty whole fried clam plate followed by a classic sundae. Try this great combination at 143 Park Street Northfield, NH.

This Rye favorite has incredible seafood of every type, and great drinks. Belly up for a rum punch and some whole clams and you'll be a very happy camper. You'll find them at 1323 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870.

With locations in Portsmouth, Epping, and North Hampton, the Beach Plum serves delicious seafood in a fun, friendly environment. The Portsmouth location can be found at 2800 Lafayette Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801.